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Midwives ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist For Mum And Baby! With Elizabeth Gallagher Jun 14, 2022

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Knowing what to pack when going into hospital to have your baby can be SO overwhelming, which is why Em has teamed up with her Midwife soul sister, Elizabeth, yet again to talk you through the basics!

Em and Elizabeth go through what to pack for:

🍊Labour

🍊The postpartum

🍊Your baby

As well as touching on what NOT to pack! With 15 years of experience between them, Em and Elizabeth have their finger on the pulse with this one!

If you want to hear more from Em or want to support the podcast head to -

Instagram @midwife_em and @welcometo.the womb

Link Tree https://linktr.ee/midwife_em

Buy Em a Cuppa https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midwifeem

MY BABY IS SICK! WHAT NOW?! COVID, the flu, vomiting, temperatures and rashes with Paediatric Nurse Penny Jun 07, 2022

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Knowing what to do when your baby is sick can be SUPER overwhelming, so lucky for you Em has asked Paediatric Nurse, Penny, all the questions YOU wanted to know! Penny has been a Paeds Nurse for 15 years and has a crazy amount of knowledge when it comes to sick babies and kids! In today’s episode, Penny and Em focus predominantly on 0-6 month olds and what to do when they’re unwell.

They cover:

- Caring for a baby with COVID or the flu/colds.

- When should I take my baby to hospital?

- What if my baby’s temperature is high? And is it actually high?!

- Febrile convulsions.

- What rashes are concerning?

- When do I worry if my child hits their head or has a fall?

- What about vomiting?

- Teething - help!

- Circumcision, yes or no?

- Periods in baby girls?!

This one is an absolute MUST listen for all parents!

To find out more from Penny head over to her Instagram page @sick.happens (amazing!).

Website: https://www.sickhappens.com.au/ - here you’ll find her courses, blogs, fact sheets, and masterclasses.

Birth Story: Natural TWIN PREGNANCY after INFERTILITY. Zero to five kids in 18 months! May 31, 2022

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In today’s episode, Em is joined by one of the most incredible mother’s, Bec, who shares her story so openly and honestly. Bec and her husband, Steve, experienced 5-6 years of infertility, went from a family of two to five within 6 months through fostering three beautiful children, only to be topped off by naturally conceiving twins soon after. Yes, you heard that right, from zero to five kids in 18 months resulting in five kids under five! Bec shares her experience of infertility, complicated medical diagnoses, twin pregnancy, an opened cervix at 20 weeks, hospital admissions, early labour, and the eventual caesarean birth of her beautiful twin boys at 34 weeks. Bec also speaks about the amazing care she received from her private obstetrician both through the private and public hospital system. Oh…and did we mention she breastfed both the boys too? Bec has such a unique story and has an incredibly positive outlook on life. Truly, this birth story is nothing short of humbling and inspiring.

MIDWIFE or OBSTETRICIAN?! PUBLIC or PRIVATE?! Tips on Choosing Your Care Provider with Elizabeth Gallagher May 24, 2022

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Choosing the right person to care for you during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period can be SO confusing! On today’s episode, Midwife Em is joined by Registered Midwife (and great friend) Elizabeth Gallagher to break down the pros and cons of each option available in Australia. Choosing the right care provider for YOU is so important and can have a huge influence on your overall experience.

Together they talk through:

- The importance of identifying your values, particularly surrounding birth.

- Figuring out what options are available to you.

- Public vs private hospitals.

- The pros and the cons of the most common options of care.

This episode is really skimming the surface but it’s such a great starting point for women and families.

You can find more over at @midwife_em or @welcometo.thewomb on Instagram.

POSTERIOR BABIES AND BIRTH with Dr Rachel Reed May 17, 2022

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There are SO many misconceptions surrounding posterior babies/birth and today Midwife Em is joined by the amazing midwife, author, and educator Dr Rachel Reed to debunk some of those myths. Together they discuss what it means to have a baby in posterior position, what women should (or shouldn’t!) do about it, care provider fear, and how labour and birth may look for women with a posterior baby. This one really flips what we think we know about posterior babies on it’s head!

If you want to know or see more from Rachel -

Instagram: @midwifethinking

Website: https://www.rachelreed.website/ (this includes a link over to her blog which has such incredible information as well as her online courses)

Books: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage and Why Induction Matters

10 TIPS: Surviving Week One With A Newborn (Midwife Tells All!) May 10, 2022

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Whether you are pregnant and preparing yourself for when your baby arrives or are deep in the throes of newborn life, this episode is a must listen! Midwife Em talks through her 10 Top Tips to surviving the first week with a newborn! Em goes through what behaviour is normal and expected from babies as well as practical tips on getting through what can be a really tough and daunting week. Not only does Em talk about how to best care for your baby during this time, but she talks through how to best take care of YOURSELF! Let’s be real, properly taking care of yourself means you can better take care of your newest little love. This is one to listen to over and over so when the time comes, you’re ready for week one!

Birth Story: Surprise Vaginal Breech Waterbirth May 03, 2022

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In this episode, Em is taken on a rollercoaster ride as Beth discusses the incredible birth story of her son, Luca (*SPOILER ALERT* no one realised he was Breech until he was born!). Beth speaks beautifully about her low risk pregnancy, her experience with MGP, her desire to have an unmedicated waterbirth, and the surprise Breech vaginal birth of Luca. Em and Beth not only go through Beth’s birth story, but also dive into the capabilities of women’s bodies that so often get overlooked in the modern birthing world. This one was an absolute privilege to record and you’re all going to love it!

If you want to hear more from Beth, head over to her instagram page @state.ofwellness.

What's Sperm Got To Do With It?! With Peter Kington Apr 26, 2022

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Today's episode it stacked full of important information regarding the man's role in conception. Midwife Em is joined by Peter Kington, a general acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner who has studied a Masters of Reproductive Medicine. Peter has an incredible depth of knowledge surrounding sperm and men’s health and explores why men are often overlooked when it comes to fertility. Peter first discusses why this might be the case and then dives deep into the important role of sperm and how men can be best taking care of it. Whether you are just beginning your fertility journey or are in the depths of it, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

You can either find Peter Kington at his practice in Greenslopes, Brisbane or over at his website https://www.peterkington.com.au/.

Birth Story: Uncomplicated Homebirth and Waterbirth Apr 19, 2022

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In today's episode, Midwife Em is joined by her sister in-law, Laura, who opens up about her incredible home-birth experience with her first baby, Juniper. Laura openly discusses her experience of two miscarriages, her beautiful relationship with her private midwife, and having her water-birth at home. There's lots of fun and laughter woven through this birth story with Em being present as one of Laura's support people in labour. This is one that really challenges what we have often come to expect birth to look like.

What to Eat When Preparing for Pregnancy: Preconception Hormones and Nutrition with Dee Zibara Apr 12, 2022

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Today, Midwife Em is joined by Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Mindset Speaker Dee Zibara. Together they dive into the preconception period and the important role that nutrition, diet, and lifestyle play on women's hormones. Dee discusses the importance of women consuming consciously throughout their menstrual cycles and how to best support their hormones. Today is jam packed so get ready to be taking notes!

You can find Dee over at her Instagram page @deezibara as well as having a listen in to her new podcast, What a Mouthful (absolutely give it a listen!).

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